City of Chicago / Chicago Fire Department
Agency file
The Chicago Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2026, this agency had 4,803 employees with median total compensation of $122,376; the highest distinct record was $249,780.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 4,803 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($122,376) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $161,232 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $95,982. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 2
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Patrick Chambers is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Gary Coney holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Cremins is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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John Cronin holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Cronin holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Brian Cunningham serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Joshua Dennis serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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William Donahue is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Matthew Dowdall serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Brandon Dyer works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Craig Dziedzic holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Frederick Exter works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Frederick earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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T Fleischhacker holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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James Fleming holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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John Flood holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Daniel Flynn serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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James Flynn works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. James earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Fuchsgruber holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Patrick Gallagher works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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John Gallardo is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Barry Garr holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Gasiorek works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, John Goosherst serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Stephen Groszek is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Guzman is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Haran is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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John Haring holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Peter Heneghan serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Roger Huff serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Mark Imburgia holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Eric Johnson serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Kenneth Jurasz Jr holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Samuel Kamberis serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Fred Keating serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Brendan Kelly is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Steven Kendrick holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Sean Kevin serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Jeremy Koch serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Kolssak is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Patrick Leyden serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.